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  • Shield Tunnel Engineering

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Shuying Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Shield Tunnel Engineering: From Theory to Practice is a key technique that offers one of the most important ways to build tunnels in fast, relatively safe, and ecologically friendly ways. The book presents state-of-the-art solutions for engineers working within the field of shield tunnelling technology for railways. It includes expertise from major projects in shield tunnel construction for high-speed rail, subways and other major projects. In particular, it presents a series of advances in shield muck conditioning technology, slurry treatment, backfill grouting, and environmental impact and control. In this volume, foundational knowledge is combined with the latest advances in shield tunnel engineering. Twelve chapters cover key areas including geological investigation, the types, structures and workings of shield machines, selecting a machine, shield segment design, shield tunnelling parameter control, soil conditioning for earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnelling, shield slurry treatment, backfill grouting, environmental impact, and problems in shield tunnel structures and their amelioration. This book presents the essential knowledge needed for shield tunnel engineering, the latest advances in the field, and practical guidance for engineers.

  • Herd/Flock Health and Medicine for the Exotic Animal Practitioner, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 24-3
    • Shangzhe Xie
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest edited by Dr. Shangzhe Xie, is focused on Herd/Flock Health and Medicine for the Exotic Animal Practitioner. This is one of three issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Jörg Mayer. Article topics include: Principles of herd/flock health and medicine; Therapeutics in herd/flock medicine; Managing the health of captive flocks of birds; Managing disease outbreaks in captive flocks of birds; Managing the health of captive herds of exotic companion mammals; Managing disease outbreaks in captive herds of exotic companion mammals; Managing the health of captive groups of reptiles and amphibians; Prevention is Better Than Cure: an Overview of Disease Outbreak Management in Herptiles; Reproduction management of herds/flocks of exotic animals; and Disease prevention programs in herds/flocks of exotic animals

  • Gender and Respiratory Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Margaret Pisani
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest-edited by Dr. Margaret Pisani, is focused on Gender and Respiratory Disease. Topics discussed in this issue include but are not limited to: What are sex and gender and how can we study their impact in respiratory disease?, Sex differences in respiratory physiology, Impact of gender on social determinants of health, Gender differences in obstructive sleep apnea, Impact of gender on sleep disorders across the lifespan, Differences between men and women with COPD, Women and Lung Cancer, Pulmonary considerations in pregnant women and Asthma in women-gender specific considerations.

  • Care for the Term Newborn, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 48-3
    • Anup Katheria + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, Guest Editors Anup Katheria and Lisa Stellwagen bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Care for the Term Newborn. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as delivery room triage and transitions of care; early onset sepsis; congenital infections; postnatal screening & testing; and more.

  • Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare, Part I: Facility Planning, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-3
    • Keith S. Kaye + 1 more
    • English

  • Functionalized Nanomaterials Based Devices for Environmental Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Sudheesh K. Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Environmental devices help in monitoring the collection of one or more measurements that are used to access the status of an environment. Today, environmental monitoring and analytical methods are among the most rapidly developing branches of analysis. The functionalization of nanomaterials in the field of environmental science has increasing importance with regards to the fabrication of devices. Functionalized nanomaterials reformulate new materials and advanced characteristics for improved application in comparison to old fashion materials and open an opportunity for the development of devices for introducing new technology and techniques for monitoring environmental challenges. The monitoring of these environmental challenges in advances have direct impact on health and sustainability. Functionalized nanomaterials have different mechanical, absorption, optical or electrical properties than original nanomaterials. In fact, major utilization of nanomaterials occurs in their functionalized forms, which are very different from the parent material. This handbook provides an overview of the different state-of-the-art materials, devices and environmental applications of functionalized nanomaterials. In addition, the information offers a platform for ongoing research in the field of environmental science and device fabrication. The main objective of this book is to cover the major areas focusing on the functionalization of nanomaterials, device fabrication along with different techniques and environmental applications of functionalized nanomaterials-based devices. This is an important reference source for materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientsts who are looking to increase their understanding of how functionalized nanomaterial-based devices are being used for environmental monitoring applications.

  • Advances in Clinical Radiology, 2021

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-1
    • Frank H. Miller
    • English
    Advances in Clinical Radiology reviews the year’s most important questions in clinical radiology. A distinguished editorial board headed by Dr. Frank Miller identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in radiology bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everday impact on patient care.

  • Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-5
    • Christopher A. Adin + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest edited by Drs. Christopher A. Adin and Kelly D. Farnsworth, will cover Effective Communication in Veterinary Medicine. This is one of six issues each year. This issue will provide insights on the most critical and contemporary issues facing veterinary practitioners—from compassion fatigue to the use of social media. The material can be applied by veterinarians both inside and outside the workplace. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Generational Difference in the Team, Intercultural Communication with Clients, Valuing Diversity in the Team, Compassion Fatigue, Suicide Warning Signs and What to Do, Performance Evaluation for Underperforming Employees, Leading and Influencing Culture Change, Veterinary Clinical Ethics and Patient Care Dilemmas, The Mentor-Mentee Relationship, and Communicating Patient Quality and Safety in Your Hospital.

  • Pain Medicine Board Review

    • 2nd Edition
    • Anna Woodbury + 5 more
    • English
    Offering nearly 900 board-style questions, answers, and explanations written by Dr. Anna Woodbury and colleagues at Emory Medical School, Pain Medicine Board Review, 2nd Edition, fully prepares you for success on the American Board of Anesthesiology’s Pain Medicine certification and recertification exam. This well-written and expertly reviewed resource covers all of the major topics on the exam, tests your current knowledge, and helps you identify areas requiring further study.

  • Methods in Sustainability Science

    Assessment, Prioritization, Improvement, Design and Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Jingzheng Ren
    • English
    Methods in Sustainability Science: Assessment, Prioritization, Improvement, Design and Optimization presents cutting edge, detailed methodologies needed to create sustainable growth in any field or industry, including life cycle assessments, building design, and energy systems. The book utilized a systematic structured approach to each of the methodologies described in an interdisciplinary way to ensure the methodologies are applicable in the real world, including case studies to demonstrate the methods. The chapters are written by a global team of authors in a variety of sustainability related fields. Methods in Sustainability Science: Assessment, Prioritization, Improvement, Design and Optimization will provide academics, researchers and practitioners in sustainability, especially environmental science and environmental engineering, with the most recent methodologies needed to maintain a sustainable future. It is also a necessary read for postgraduates in sustainability, as well as academics and researchers in energy and chemical engineering who need to ensure their industrial methodologies are sustainable.

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